Ski Racing
Weekend Camps in Saas-Fee

Our Saas-Fee weekend camps are designed for motivated racers who want a high-quality technical boost before the winter season while staying connected to their club or organization.

Train in small groups with a clear focus on Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom (SL), building confidence, consistency, and speed through efficient weekend blocks. This is the perfect weekend formula to sharpen your skiing before winter.

These weekends are ideal for ski club athletes who want structured gate training, strong coaching input, and video feedback without committing to a full-week camp.

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Weekend race ski camp in Saas-Fee

From the end of summer into autumn

Dates 2026

Weekends Only
29 – August – 11 October
31 October – 15 November
Friday extra training available.

Level

All Ski Racing Levels
U10 – U16

Groups

Maximum 8 racers per trainer, according to age and level.
A minimum of 4 athletes is required; otherwise, the Shared Training rate applies

The glacier of Saas‑Fee is the ideal location in Europe for late‑summer and autumn weekend ski camps. High altitude and reliable snow make efficient on‑snow training possible well into the season. The traffic‑free pedestrian village supports a healthy lifestyle and supplies everything athletes need for targeted conditioning and recovery on non‑ski days — which is why top international athletes choose Saas‑Fee for pre‑season preparation.

Weekend camps focus on developing and reinforcing technical, tactical, physical, and mental fundamentals. Sessions are compact and intense, with tailored ski-race coaching. All training sessions and activities are adapted to each group’s age and ability.

Format: Arrival Friday evening; two days of focused training (Saturday and Sunday); departure Sunday late afternoon. Camps run on weekends from late August through mid-November. Participants may join single weekends or book multiple consecutive weekends. Optional extra Friday training is available at a special price for those who want an additional session before the weekend.

Each weekend includes:

2 days on-snow training (Saturday + Sunday).
Disciplines: GS + SL (according to conditions and group needs).

Small groups by age/level.
Coaching focused on technical & tactical development.

Saturday afternoon video session.
Training environment aligned with racers’ seasonal goals (pre-season sharpening).

* For accommodation, please enquire.

Best weekend summer and autumn skiing in Europe
Activities and Athlete development:

Top athletes worldwide agree that Saas Fee has the best summer skiing in Europe. Glacier ski training camps with Ski Zenit mean long days full of activities both on and off the snow. Mornings are used to improve technical skiing skills and grow one step further towards becoming better athletes with fun and stimulating training sessions.

During the afternoons they will take part in many activities intended to develop their physical and mental skills while having fun in an ambience of teamwork and friendship.

6:00h.	Breakfast
7:15 h.	Go to Slopes
8:00 – 12:00 h.	Ski Training with 15min break
13:00 h.	Lunch
16:00 – 17:00 h.	Saturday afternoon video analysis
19:00 h.	Dinner
20:30 h.	Bedtime

* in autumn the day begins later and ski training sessions are longer

Ski Training

Age 8–11 Weekend camps tailored for the youngest ski racers. Focused on building fundamental technical, mental, and physical skills while promoting healthy athletic development and a lifelong love of skiing. Sessions combine on-snow skill work with a varied off-ski activity program designed for fun, recovery, and coordination.

Age 12–15 Weekend camps aimed at U16 racers who want to become more self-directed athletes. On-snow training reinforces and advances technical and tactical skills through engaging, game-based sessions that challenge decision-making and race awareness. A strong off-ski activity program complements the ski work with strength, mobility, and team-building activities.

FIS Level Weekend camps for FIS racers of all competitive levels. Training methods emphasize confidence-building and performance gains, with individualized programs tailored to each athlete’s goals—whether race preparation, technique refinement, or competition strategy. Off-ski sessions focus on targeted physical conditioning, recovery protocols, and mental preparation.

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OUTDOOR AND INDOOR SPORTS:
If the ski resort is closed on a weekend and skiing isn’t available, we can offer team sports, mountain treks, and indoor activities. Saas‑Fee offers well‑marked paths for all ages and skill levels, modern indoor sports facilities, and dedicated fields for team sports, ensuring varied options in any weather.

BOULDERING:
If the ski resort is closed for the weekend, head to the Swiss Alps’ summer bouldering areas for a strong outdoor alternative. Alpine boulder fields and rock faces provide varied problems that test technique, power, and endurance — great for maintaining climbing-specific strength outside the snow season. Expect stunning mountain and valley views, compact sessions you can fit into a day, and opportunities to work on footwork, core tension, and grip under real-rock conditions. Suitable for experienced climbers and beginners (with a partner, crash pads, and appropriate local information).

ROLLERBLADING:
When the resort is closed for the weekend, rollerblading is an excellent way to preserve and sharpen skiing-related skills. Use smooth, low-traffic roads or large parking lots for interval sessions, edge-control drills, and cross-over turns to reinforce balance, coordination, and leg strength.

BALANCE:
If you can’t get on snow over the weekend, use targeted balance work to keep your racing edge. Single-leg stability drills, wobble-board or BOSU sessions, dynamic balance exercises (lunges with rotation, single-leg hops), and sport-specific movement patterns will increase stability and control. Integrate short sessions before or after rollerblading or bouldering to reinforce neuromuscular coordination. Ski Zenit’s program can be adapted into compact weekend routines to help ski racers preserve balance, reduce injury risk, and stay race-ready while the resort is closed.

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Video is used to support rapid technical understanding and immediate application. Athletes receive clear priorities to work on for the next training block. A video session will be held on Saturday.

Weekend training in Saas-Fee with a highly-skilled team of coaches

TRAINING & lane space

295 CHF

per Weekend Camp

2 skiing days

Friday add-on at special price

Multiple weekend packages available

Dates 2026: 29 August – 11 October
31 October – 15 November

Ski Pass

96 CHF

per 2 days, child under age 16

1 day: child 50 / adult: 83 CHF

2 days: child 96 / adult: 158 CHF

3 days: child 137 / adult: 221 CHF

Magic Pass starts in November

Hotel

135 CHF

Big selection of hotels and apartments

Apartments

Hotels

Variable price range

Convenient for Summer skiing

add-ons

Make sure you check out our extras to make the most out of your experience with Ski Zenit.

Airport Transfers
Ski Racing Rental and Purchase
Cancellation Insurance
Rescue Insurance

Testimonials
Google reviews

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   Sasha Cromwell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience with the ski Zenit team while training in Chile. The coaches were extremely knowledgeable and the accommodation was excellent.
  
 
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   Thea Han 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended the Chile camps in El Colorado with Ski Zenit, and it was an extremely productive camp. The coaches were very attentive, and the training/content was amazing. One of the best ski camps I've attended :)
  
 
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   Anya 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spent 3 Weeks in Chile. Best coaching I’ve ever had, and an amazing team environment!
  
 
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   Dita Mayer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A reliable, well organized camp with great coaches. I got exactly what I was hoping for from the camp. I would certainly recommend both for junior athletes and masters. Will be back.
  
 
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   Nigel Gibb 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to thank the team at ski Zenit. My daughter had a blast. A big thank you to Lucia and Miquel for their ski racing tips and coaching.

Most frequent questions & answers
FAQ

The camps are for motivated U10–U16 racers, including ski-club athletes who want focused pre-season training without booking a full week. Groups are organised by age and level.

The standard format is arrival on Friday evening, training on Saturday and Sunday, and departure on Sunday late afternoon. Optional Friday training can be requested separately.

The programme includes two days of on-snow training in GS and SL, according to conditions and group needs, plus a Saturday afternoon video session. It is a weekend format, not the six-day weekly camp programme.

A minimum of four athletes is required. If that number is not reached, the page specifies the Shared Training rate. Confirm the format and price with the office before finalising your booking.

Accommodation is arranged separately. Enquire about hotels or apartments for your dates and confirm any supervision needs explicitly. Do not assume the weekly supervised athlete-hotel package is available for your weekend.

Bring equipment suitable for the planned GS and SL sessions, plus a helmet and back protector. Pass needs depend on dates and age; confirm whether an existing pass is valid for your weekend. Read the equipment guide.

Send the athlete’s age, level, selected weekend and any Friday-training or transfer request. Public transport to Saas-Fee connects via Visp. Read the transfer guide and check your quote for training, passes and extras.

An adapted programme is provided for group camps. Review the weekly and weekend camp terms for closures, cancellations and refunds before confirming.

More questions? Visit our Help Center for practical answers about camps, equipment, travel and bookings.

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